What does “make disciples of all nations” look like on the other side of colonization?
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Mission
"Mission work" might sound intimidating, but in reality it's quite simple. Dave shares his experience with mission work, both abroad and at home, and points us in the direction of the work of the Holy Spirit, what that work looks like, and how we might submit ourselves to what it's up to in our lives...
COLOSSIANS REXMIED - THE HOPE OF GLORY
2013.10.13 - COLOSSIANS REMIXED - Dave Witt
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Colossians 1:24-29
Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
Targum written and read by Alex Drumm
Mustard Seeds. - Compassion
2013.03.17 - Dave Witt - Mustard Seeds.
Mark 6
Dave takes us through “the feeding of the five thousand” and looks at how God is at work even when we are resentful/tired/lacking compassion.
Music led by Joel Cumby and Dave Hamilton - starts 28 minutes in.
GET BEHIND ME SANTA! - An Apocalyptic Advent
2012.12.02 - Kevin Makins and Dave Witt - GET BEHIND ME SANTA!
Revelation 4, Revelation 17, Acts 19
You would not believe all the resistance we’ve faced getting ready for the Apocalyptic Advent this year.
Part of that resistance is that for the first time in over two years, BOTH of the audio files that record the weekly sermon were corrupted. This, along with about a dozen other factors, gives us a sense that there may be some other powers at work in this whole thing. Powers that don’t like the idea of being exposed, which is what this whole sermon series is about.
But while the powers can corrupt our audio files, they can never silence our podcasting!
So Dave Witt and myself gathered in a local coffee shop to go over the basic ideas of what an Apocalyptic Advent looks like, and why we think it’s such a crucial tool for us to use this season.
Time to get apocalyptic!
Music led by Aaron Craig - starts 34 minutes in.
This Isn't Easy - Building on the Rock
2012.11.25 - Dave Witt - This Isn’t Easy
Matthew 5, Matthew 7
Sometimes we can think that grace is like a safety net: it’s only needed when we fall.
Sometimes we think we can follow Jesus, without needing Jesus. But that would be a huge mistake.
Liturgy: Why We Gather and Why It Matters - Community
2012.09.23 - Dave Witt - Liturgy: Why We Gather and Why It Matters
Romans 12, Romans 15, Hebrews 10, Ephesians 2
Dave Witt preaches a brilliant sermon on community, mission, and how we can’t separate the two.
It’s also interesting and fun and insightful and stuff.
Music starts 37 minutes in.
Soma: 1 Corinthians - Desire Spiritual Gifts, or, Tongues, Prophecy, and Other Gifts That Can Freak Us Out
2012.05.27 - Dave Witt - Soma: 1 Corinthians
Desire Spiritual Gifts, or, Tongues, Prophecy, and Other Gifts That Can Freak Us Out
1 Corinthians 14:1-25, Romans 12
Speaking in tongues to God? Prophetically speaking to each other? Eagerly desire these gifts?!
Help! Dave Witt! Make sense of the text!
Dave looks at the charismatic gifts of the spirit, specifically speaking in tongues and prophecy, and how to God uses them to build up His church, and break the boxes we tend to put Him in.
Music led by Alex Drumm - starts 55 minutes in.
Soma: 1 Corinthians - And A Servant Shall Lead Them
2012.01.01 - Dave Witt - Soma: 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 4
Dave Witt brings the thunder and throws us right back into 1 Corinthians! Summarizing where we have come from, and (bravely) looking forward, Dave brings the Apostle’s word to our community, and reminds us what true Christian faith looks like.
Music led by Joel Cumby - starts 40 minutes in.
Soma: 1 Corinthians - God's Folly
2011.10.23 - Dave Witt - Soma: 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5, 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, Joshua 5:13-15
God often will take our world and flip it upside down; and our weakness becomes our strength.
Music led by Andrew Huang - starts 32 minutes in.